Yellow Line - Skokie Swift

remember, fun and games are more important than service.

yeh! 6000

Thank you for making this video. I lived in Skokie in the early 1960's and remember when the Skokie Swift took over the North Shore Line. I lived near East Prairie School and lived closest to the Crawford and East Prairie RR intersections. I also remember Hamlin Park and seeing the EL complex across the tracks.I always thought the Bridge span over McCormick and the North Shore Canal was also really neat! I wonder if any of those old St. Louis EL Cars are around anywhere?

WOW! 5,000

I've seen gambling on the el.  Usually the shell game.

Why does this little two car TROLLEY slow down at 3:30? Can it not handle going fast for an extended period of time? Skokie swift sucks.

The cab signal instucted me to slow down to 25mph. At the time, the first 2 grade crossings, (East Prarie and Crawford) were deteriorating, and was considered unsafe at operate at a high speed. Those grade crossings, as well as the rest have all since been replaced.

oh, my bad.

No, not your bad. You asked a legitimate question. Since I was the motorman, it was my pleasure to answer your question.

Partially this is possible because the trains are longer than any gaps in the track, so the back trains continue to push the front trains. If you notice, the lights and air conditioners die at the moment the train crosses gaps in the power supply.